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How to get fromWashington DC to Virginia Beachby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Virginia Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 7m
    $32–62

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 45m
    $76–147

  3. Drive 207.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Virginia Beachcar car 207.1 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–55

  4. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 035 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    3h 48m
    $88–494

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    4h 14m
    $62–313

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    4h 21m
    $69–902

Washington DC to Virginia Beach by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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